About Us

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You’ve probably heard the same story countless times. Discovering pickleball was a moment of enlightenment, like reaching nirvana.

A healthy outdoor activity that turned into a passion or lifestyle.

It has positively affected millions of people, and there are no signs of the sport slowing down.

Consider Pickleball Union as the gasoline being thrown on the fire.

We deliver powerful stories, useful analysis, trending news, and helpful resources that stoke the flame of each reader

About Us

You’ve probably heard the same story countless times. Discovering pickleball was a moment of enlightenment, like reaching nirvana.

A healthy outdoor activity that turned into a passion or lifestyle.

It has positively affected millions of people, and there are no signs of the sport slowing down.

Consider Pickleball Union as the gasoline being thrown on the fire.

We deliver powerful stories, useful analysis, trending news, and helpful resources that stoke the flame of each reader

Play Video about The reality of pickleball

Our Editorial Process

First, Pickleball Union is dedicated to making our content informative, easy to understand, and engaging. If we don’t hit that basic mark, we have failed you.

Second, real pickleball players are behind every word we publish.

Our content is developed, fact-checked, and reviewed by qualified researchers, writers, editors, and professionals—all players themselves.

But we don’t stop there…

• All health-related content goes through robust research and review by qualified health experts.

• All products highlighted in reviews and buying guides undergo a rigorous testing and review process.

• All pickleball training content is reviewed and enhanced by PPR Certified Instructors.

Team

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Ana Nodilo

Editor

Ana combines her love for racket sports and a holistic lifestyle to enrich our community. Starting on tennis courts, Ana transitioned seamlessly into pickleball, bringing strategic insight and finesse. An avid yogi and hiker, she integrates her passion for active living into every article.

Drew McCartt - Pickleball Product Reviewer

Drew McCartt

Product Review Manager

Drew combines his passion as an outdoorsman, sport fishing writer, amateur pickleball player and league co-leader/beginners coach, with his experience as a product review specialist for an online retailer. As a discerning consumer advocate he brings a special perspective to test and review pickleball products. Game on!

Founder of Pickleball Union

Paul Lemley

Founder & CEO

Having played pickleball for over a decade, Paul is delighted to combine his love for the media industry with his passion for the game. You’ll find him ready for a challenger at the Riverwalk Common Courts, downtown Milwaukee, WI.

Experts & Advisors

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William East

Pro Player & Coach

William is a ProXR sponsored 5.0 player with multiple gold medals under his belt. Widely known for his public training videos, William brings fantastic knowledge and energy to his coaching and camps. Catch him at APP and PPA tour stops across the country or follow him to learn more.

Pickleball Union's resident physical trainer - Brady Burman-Magday

Brady Burman-Magday

Physical Trainer

Brady Burman-Magday is a strength coach and personal trainer specializing in pickleball. Committed to keeping players healthy and strong, he crafts tailored programs and puts out educational content across social media. Brady’s expertise supports pickleball enthusiasts of all levels, ensuring they stay in the game they love.

Dr. Cynthia Boccara

Dr. Cynthia Boccara, D.C.

Head of Medical Staff – Major League Pickleball

Dr. Cynthia Bokhara, also known as Dr. C, is an expert in chiropractic sports medicine and the head of Major League Pokeballs’ medical staff. She has over 35 years of experience in chiropractic and helps professional pickleball players prevent and recover from injuries so they can perform their best on the court. Find her at thepickleballdoc.net

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Gina Cilento

Pro Player & Coach

Gina is a multi-medal winning professional pickleball player, coach, team builder, and co-founder of thePick. Find her leading the National Pickleball League, Indy Drivers, to a 2024 National Championship.

Kyle McKenzie

Kyle McKenzie

Pro Player & Coach

Few people in the pickleball world have resumes that can compete with Kyle McKenzie. A professional player, regular PPA commentator, and head coach for the DC Pickleball Team as well as the personal coach for Tyson McGuffin. For the last 5 years, Kyle has travelled the country coaching pickleball players of all levels and continues to lead 25-30 camps per year for the TM Pickleball Camp Company
Marko Grgic - pickleball coach

Marko Grgic

Coach & Trainer

Marko brings his passion and knowledge for pickleball to thousands of client lessons and group classes across Greater Milwaukee. Marko is particularly focused on helping players develop skills and evolve their individual game.

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